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Cuba libre glass 1
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Next, Cienfuegos, a nice quiet town that was once built by Frenchmen. Got some interesting pics on the road there.
We stayed a night at Cienfuegos and checked it out by night-time.
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Bay of Pigs
We decided to continue to Playa Giron - not such a main touristic target – and did not regret. After relaxing beach time at the bay of pigs, where the Americans tried to we made a good job with bargaining for hospitality and diving the next day. After that we went for the small local Festival, don't know which special style…people ...
Hola Santa Clara - Day 8
Today we traveled to Santa Clara, the beautiful provincial capital of the region Villa Clara. We began our day by visiting the local Farmer's Market, where farmers sell their produce along with meats from the butcher stands. Next on our agenda was a visit to the Santa Clara Synagogue where we meet with the local leader of the Jewish community. He provides us with an inspiring historical overview of the Jewish population in this area and proudly shows us their rebuilt ...
Hola Cienfuegos and Trinidad - Day 7
Today we continued our tour of Cienfuegos and traveled to Trinidad, one of the oldest colonial cities in the country. We started our morning at a local artisan center in Cienfuegos made up of painters, printers and lithographers. They described their art making process and the good work they do in the community working with young people and individuals with Down's Syndrome. Like many Cuban artists, supplies ...
Hola Cienfuegos - Day 6 - Bay of Pigs
... museum houses many artifacts including fighter aircraft and photos and maps outlining each step of the failed mission. I am moved by the photos of the young men who lost their lives in this battle.
After a stop for lunch along the Caribbean sea, we arrive in Cienfuegos. We tour the center of town including a visit to the Tomas Terry Theater. It is a beautifully restored building which has housed a variety of ...